If you happened to see Ron Artest’s son out and about on Halloween, you might have felt like you had stepped into a time machine. Ron Artest III decided to pay tribute to his father’s infamous past in a bold and unforgettable way. For Halloween, Artest III dressed up as his father, specifically recreating the iconic look from the notorious 2004 “Malice at the Palace” incident.
Donning a No. 91 Indiana Pacers jersey, the younger Artest made sure every detail was just right—right down to the ripped collar that recalled one of the most infamous moments in NBA history.
It wasn’t just the costume that made Artest III’s outfit so striking—it was also the incredible resemblance between father and son.
Seeing Ron Artest III in his father’s Pacers gear felt like looking at a younger version of Metta Sandiford-Artest himself. The similarities between them are uncanny, as if Artest III had stepped straight out of his father’s heyday in the league. From the facial expressions to his overall presence, Artest III embodied his father’s look so well that it almost felt like a ghost of the past had returned.
The resemblance was so strong that many fans remarked on how Artest III could easily portray his father in a biographical film about his life.
He looked like a near-perfect clone, capturing not only the physical likeness but also the attitude and swagger that made his father a household name in the NBA. Social media buzzed with fans expressing amazement over just how much Artest III resembled his dad, and the photos of the costume quickly went viral.
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Artest III’s Halloween tribute wasn’t just about the costume—it was a celebration of his father’s larger-than-life persona and the legacy that comes with being the son of an NBA All-Star.
The “Malice at the Palace” was one of the most controversial moments in sports history, and for Artest III to lean into that with his costume showed a sense of humor and confidence that won people over.
There’s no question that Ron Artest III crushed Halloween this year. He brought a moment from basketball history back to life, while also reminding everyone of his father’s unforgettable impact on the game.
And if a movie about Metta Sandiford-Artest ever comes to be, it’s clear who should be cast in the leading role—Artest III has already proven he could do his father justice on the big screen.
